MYP Introduction to Literature and Composition (Traditional & Honors):Thematic
units of study will be presented using short stories, poetry, drama,
non-fiction, and novels. Specific
elements of genre study, writing skills, and research are emphasized. Students are expected to learn and apply
reading, writing, oral and collaborative strategies to their own learning
styles, strengths and weaknesses. Requirements and curricular guidelines for
the International Baccalaureate MYP and Common Core State Standards will be
implemented. This course is required for graduation.

Introduction to Literature and Composition Lab

Grade 10:

MYP American Literature (Traditional & Honors):

Students will explore the writings of American
authors by an intense study of various genres of literature. The class will
analyze the writers’ choices, and will learn to appreciate and offer insight
into the intended effect of literary features.
Students will examine thematic connections between works of literature,
and will develop their communication skills via persuasive, analytical, and
creative writing, as well as by oral commentary and creative
presentations.

American Literature Lab

Grade 11:

World Literature (Traditional & Honors):

World Literature
focuses on broadening high school students’ literary landscape. The course
begins with an investigation of culture, working towards a definition and an
understanding of commonalities and differences among human cultures as represented
in literature, media, and nonfiction from around the world. Students read
widely and deeply and are asked to write about and research ways cultures
communicate and conflicts that sometimes arise between cultures.

IB Diploma Programme HL 1 (Application & Interview Required)

The IB DP HL1 program is
primarily a pre-university course in literature. Literature is concerned with our conceptions,
interpretations and experiences of the world.
It enables an exploration of one of the more enduring fields of human
creativity and artistic ingenuity, and provides immense opportunities for
encouraging independent, original, critical and clear thinking. The discussion of literature is itself an art
which requires the clear expression of ideas both orally and in writing. In view of the international
nature of the IBO, the Language A1 program does not limit the study of
literature to the achievements of one culture or the cultures covered by any
one language. The study of World Literature
is important to IB students because of its global perspective. It offers for the appreciation of the various
ways in which cultures influence and shape the experiences of life common to
all humanity. Our diverse curriculum
encourages international mindedness. Education for
intercultural understanding requires students to develop knowledge of different
cultural perspectives but also, and critically, it requires reflection on why different perspectives exist.My Foundations

Creative Writing

Grade 12:

Advanced Placement English

British Literature

IB Diploma Programme HL 2 (Application & Interview Required)

CCR 092 (College Course)

092 Composition & Reading integrates and contextualizes college level reading and writing. Students will read and understand complex materials and respond to ideas and information through writing informative and/or persuasive texts.English 121:

ENG 121 English Composition I: GT-CO1 3 credit hours Emphasizes the planning, writing, and revising of compositions, including the development of critical and logical thinking skills. This course includes a minimum of five compositions that stress analytical, evaluative, and persuasive/argumentative writing. This course is one of the Statewide Guaranteed Transfer courses.

Students will acquire and use accurately a range of general
academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing,
speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level in a range of
collaborative discussions (one-on-one, groups, teacher-led) with diverse
partners on grades 9–10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas
and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.